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Who are named as the brothers of Jesus in the New Testament?
Who are named as the brothers of Jesus in the New Testament?
- Thomas, James, Bartholomew, Thaddeus
- James, Joses, Simon, Jude (correct)
- Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
- John, Andrew, Peter, Philip
What does the term 'adelphoi' mean in Greek?
What does the term 'adelphoi' mean in Greek?
- Of the same womb (correct)
- Of the same gender
- Of the same family
- Of the same age
Which option is described as the 'most natural inference' from the New Testament?
Which option is described as the 'most natural inference' from the New Testament?
- The brothers of Jesus are the sons of Joseph from a previous marriage
- The brothers of Jesus are the sons of Mary and Joseph (correct)
- The brothers of Jesus are the sons of Mary the wife of Cleophas
- The brothers of Jesus are cousins of Jesus
Which position rejects the idea of biological brethren and suggests that the brothers and sisters were cousins of Jesus?
Which position rejects the idea of biological brethren and suggests that the brothers and sisters were cousins of Jesus?
Which options have been accepted by the Lutheran Churches as valid explanations for the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary?
Which options have been accepted by the Lutheran Churches as valid explanations for the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary?